What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Teacher position at ACCORD Corporation?
Early Head Start Teacher
Wage Range: $19.52-$31.23 Starting Wage is: $19.52
Open positions in Wellsville, NY
12 months
Generally Monday through Friday, generally 8:00am – 3:30 pm, with some evening and weekend work required.
Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Promotes the school readiness and healthy growth and development of infants and toddlers by planning activities and implementing curriculum to fidelity; conducting screening and assessments; and individualizing services and instruction to meet the needs of each enrolled child and family.
Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment by interacting with children in a manner that is nurturing and response to their needs; by preparing clean, safe, and age-appropriate materials, equipment and physical space for the daily plan; and by providing support and guidance to volunteers and staff in the classroom.
Establishes and maintains consistent routine, structure, and safety in the classroom using appropriate behavior management, active supervision, and zoning strategies and implementing quality transitions activities.
Supports parents as the primary educators of their children by engaging with parents as partners in their child’s education through regular communication and completion of parent conferences and home visits. Provides education, support, volunteer opportunities, and encourages parent and community support through donated goods and services (inkind).
Organizes and documents each child and family’s individual program planning and services delivery by maintaining up-to-date and accurate records in all service areas.
Ensures program compliance by understanding and complying with federal, state, and local regulations.
Assists parents with accessing evaluation and special services for children with suspected delays by coordinating CPSE/EI referrals; providing advocacy and education; contributing to composition of specialized plans; and implementing recommendations.
Maximizes safe program transportation by assuring that each passenger is properly restrained; implementing bus safety and proper release of children procedures, and by teaching children and parents vehicle and pedestrian safety strategies.
Maintains and implements professional and technical knowledge by attending training, establishing professional networks, and documenting training attendance.
Promotes a positive agency image and credibility by adhering to our code of conduct.
Assures effective risk management practices by identifying and reporting potential safety, ethical, and legal concerns.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing program goals and completing other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities/Decision Making:
Understands and agrees with agency mission of eliminating causes of poverty
Leadership, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately assess situations and determine course of action.
Ability to disseminate information garnered through meetings and training.
Demonstrated skills using technology.
Ability to travel within NYS and occasional out of state travel.
Ability to function under a variety of working conditions and manage multiple tasks
Accept supervision and feedback from colleagues, treat colleagues, staff and program participants with respect
Maintain a safe/clean working environment.
Ability to use good judgement and make sound decisions
Protects confidentiality in a manner that complies with program and agency policies.
Data driven decision making
Supports the school readiness of children and families by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, organizing and documenting each child and family’s individualized services, and by maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
EDUCATION: Child Development Associates Credential for Infant and Toddler Caregivers*
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Credential program equivalent to Infant/Toddler CDA (120 hours of training in infant/toddler caregiving and 480 hours of professional experience caring for infants and/or toddlers).*
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An associates, bachelors, or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education* or a degree in a related field with 18 credit hours in early childhood education specific to infants and toddlers.
One year experience in early childhood education programming preferred. Must demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s developmental progress, including children with disabilities and dual language learners.
- This is a full-time twelve-month position.
- Choice of 2 medical plans (co-pay or high deductible with health savings account option)
- Dental and vision insurance plan options, generous leave time (up to 4 weeks in the first year of employment) and sick time
- paid holidays
- Opportunity to contribute to a 403(b)-retirement plan upon hire with a 5.5% employer match
- Professional development advancement opportunities
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness
- 35 hour work week supports work/life balance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $31
